Fish Aquariophilie

After " grindhaving ground " the aquarium during a few days (approximately a week), you can add fish to it.
Hold account in this field of the advised consultings of your retailer. Nearly 500 species different of fish from ornament are available on the market : it is thus significant to inform you about the way of life, the reproduction and the possibilities of cohabitation of the various races between them. You can mix only fish which have about the same needs as for nature for water, the light, vital space and food.
With regard to the density of fish of an aquarium, there is a gold rule: a fish must be able to profit from at least a liter of water per centimeter length .
Also know that the fish do not swim all in the same part of the vat. Some prefer the bottom, others surface. Take care of panacher so that the whole of the aquarium is occuped.

However, before your fish are not on your premise, it remains to settle the question of transport. In theory, if you transport a significant number of fish, you must take care that they have more air than of water in the bag of transport out of plastic. It is advised besides to distribute them in several bags.
Before delivering these fish to their new watery universe, let approximately soak the bags plastic in the water of the aquarium during 20 minutes. There will be thus an exchange of temperature and the fish will be accustomed to that of the aquarium. As soon as the fish find their calms, transvase a third of the water of the bag of transport in a container envisaged for this purpose and fill again the bag with water of the aquarium. Renew the operation 15 minutes later. It is only when the exchange of water and temperature is complete that you will be able to deposit fish in the aquarium using a scoop. It would be preferable besides to do it with the hand: that decreases the risks of wounds further. However, by handling the scoop with precaution, you cannot make awkwardness. The significant one in all cases is to take care that the water of transport does not flow in the aquarium.
And here: The lit light, your aquarium resplendit maintaining in all the attractive beauty of its flora and its fauna.

You will find below, as well as in the new page, a list of varieties of fish among most widespread in the fresh water aquariums.


Néon Neon (Paracheirodon innesi)
Calm and quiet fish. Is appropriate for all the sizes of aquarium. Plait itself in bank (5 to 7 individuals minimum) and if the light is not too strong, if the ground is dark and if the plantation is significant. Do not ask a too high temperature; is not too fragile. Fish for beginner also.

Danio rerio Danio rerio (Brachydanio rerio)
Here one of the most appreciated fish of and the least complicated met out of aquarium: its metal blue stripes distinguish it. A great longevity, full with life, untiring, sociable and peaceful najor. Advised with the beginner, never encounters problems. To place in bank in the overall aquariums. Easy reproduction.

Nez rouge Red nose (Hemigrammus rhodostomus)
The tempting red-nose walks its silver plated body timidly, finished by caudal white striped noir.At the male, the anal fin carries a thin hook. It draws its nickname from the red mask which it carries on its muzzle. It is very sensitive to the changes of composition of water.

Barbus de Sumatra Bearded of Sumatra (Bearded tetrazona)
The most known fish of the group of the bearded ones. Very active, coloured well, without any problem, to introduce in bank. A soft ground, a dense vegetation with robust plants and a great volume for the stroke are appropriate to him perfectly. Sociable, it should not however be placed with placid fish the such Scalar. Indeed, by play, the bearded ones will nibble the fins to him, in particular the pelvic ones. With the age, its intrepidity leaves it.

Black Molly Black molly (Poecilia hybrids)
Its velvet dress, of a jet black, confers a particular elegance to him. In a sufficiently vast aquarium, the dorsal fin of the male will find to develop majestueusement. This active fish is unfortunately sensitive to the changes of condition of water.

Botia clown Botia clown (Botia macracanthus)
Introduced in small groups, this aisible fish, very decorative makes a beautiful effect. It likes to live hidden under stones, or roots. To fallen the day, it comes out to be activated. The Botia species remove the vats from snails. Other of the same varieties family can cohabit and placed out of overall aquarium. Unknown reproduction out of aquarium.

Cardinalis Cardinalis (Paracheirodon axelrodi)
This gregarious, sharp and peaceful fish is one of most beautiful fish of aquarium. It likes the water filtered on peat, a dark ground and a diffuse light. To place in bank.
Cardinal Cardinal (Tnichtys albonubes)
Lives in group and is very pretty, very pleasant, very stirring up and very resistant since it can support a water one can fraiche. Good swimmer, it appreciates a good space open and bordered of vegetation. He swims in the central and higher zones of the aquarium. He will show himself in its best delivered only if the bottom is dark and if water is quite clear. The reproduction, bridges and breeding, is rather easy.
Colisa Colisa ' Turquoise' (Colisa lalia)
Peaceful and savage, it prefers to cohabit with calm and delicate fishs. It likes the luminous and abundantly planted vats. A dark ground will emphasize its colors.
Combattant Combatant (Betta splendens)
This splendid buckled variety exists in red, blue, green, white, black or multicoloured. The females can live together, but the males must be separate: in a same aquarium, it are devoted to combat mortals.
Labei bicolor Labeo bicolor
Labeo is one of the princes of the aquarium, with his hurled size, its dress of velour black raised by a scarlet tail. Sometimes deadened, sometimes sharp, one often sees it threading his body of miniature shark between the plants and the stones on which it nibbles its food. To put only one specimen per aquarium.
Hypostomus Hypostomus (Pleco)
This fish-cat of significant size has a body frayed and mottled strand, a broad and flattened head finished by a mouth characteristic in the shape of suction cup. It is particularly useful in the aquarium, which it removes from its algae. It is also used to absorb the microscopic algae which settle on the interior panes.

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